Saratoga Springs, NY - Pasquale (Patrick) Papero, peacefully passed away Friday, July 24, 2009 at home with his family at his side. He was 90 years old. Pasquale was born in Batavia, NY, on November 27, 1918, to the late Anthony and Angiline Salone Papero. He was the last survivor of six brothers. After some traveling and adventure, he married Dorothy L. Patterson in 1944, and they continued to reside in Batavia until 1982. He was an upholsterer by trade and owned and operated Paperos Furniture and Upholstery store for over 35 years. Patrick was a devoted family man and coached many of his sons Little League and Babe Ruth baseball and YMCA Church league basketball teams over his years in Batavia. After his retirement in 1982, Pasquale and Dorothy moved south to warmer weather. They returned to NY State in 1994 to be closer to their family. Pasquale enjoyed antiquing, woodworking, fishing, playing cards, reading and studying history, his beloved Yankees, and just being with his family. Pasquale is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy, his three sons Michael, Edward and Murray Papero, his daughter Patricia Simons, his five grandchildren Eileen Papero, Elizabeth Ball, Jillian Simons, Mathew Papero, Gina Papero and two great grand children, Zoe Tucholski and Aidan Ball. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service held in his memory at the South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls, NY, on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 11:00 AM. There will be a reception after the service and all are invited. Pasquales ashes will be buried in the Maplewood Cemetery on Loudon Road in Saratoga Springs, NY. The family would like to thank The Community Hospice of Saratoga for their extraordinary care of Pasquale. The caregivers were beyond wonderful, and they made an extremely difficult time much easier for all involved. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pasquales memory may be made to The Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.